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| Two contrasting bus stations are under
threat of demolition. Preston bus station, dating from the 1969, is one of the largest in the UK and is built around a rather
uninviting concrete car park. Derby bus station on the other
hand originates from the 1920's and was an Art Deco masterpiece of its
day. Redevelopment is planned for both - they really are under
pressure. |
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| Preston Bus leave from one
side of the bus station (above left) and Ribble, as represented by
standard Alexander/Olympian P261VPN, leaves from the other (above
right). Independent operators also use the bus station,
notably Fishwick of Leyland and Tyrer, whose YJ51EKO is seen here (lower
right). Inside Preston bus station it is big enough to
house at least three jumbo jets. Its a long trail down the
rubber floorway if your bus leaves from the far end (lower left). |
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 | Above: Has time really run out
for Derby bus station ? An Arriva Alexander/Volvo prepares
to depart. |
| Right: Along with Arriva, Trent
is the main operator that serves Derby as represented by Optare Excel V198DRC. |
| Below right: The new car park
opposite the bus station gives and excellent view of the semi-circular
stance arrangement. |
| Below left: Several smaller
companies such as the famous Felix can also be seen in Derby.
Their V708GRY, an Alexander/Volvo is seen on their main route
to Ilkeston. |
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| Under
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Click to enlarge photos.
All Preston photos taken in June 2003. All Derby photos taken
in May 2003. |
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